Assistant Baseball Coach

High Point University is seeking an Assistant Baseball Coach to lead student-athletes in their academic, physical and leadership development. This position will also promote the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program in a manner that advances the brand of High Point University. This position also communicates and evaluates the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• NCAA playing experience strongly preferred.
• Coaching experience required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for creating and executing the program’s goals for all players.
• Creates individual development plans for each player.
• Works with other coaches to provide/execute daily practice goals.
• Schedules and executes all daily practice plans.
• Have input and collaborates with the HC on personnel decisions (pre and during game).
• Assists in recruitment in all areas- maintain dialog and relationships with all recruits.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and create scouting reports and present them weekly during the spring.
• Ability to recruit academically and athletically qualified student-athletes.
• Experience in scouting of opponents.
• Instructs student-athletes, improving skill, sport performance and leadership.
• Counsels team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters; assists in monitoring the academic progress and eligibility status of student-athletes.